Buick Encore: Driving and Operating / Automatic Transmission

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move...

Automatic Transmission

The selected gear is also shown in the instrument cluster. P : This position locks the drive wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2023 Owner's Manual: Where to Put the Restraint

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint secured in a rear seating position. Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position...

Buick Encore 2020-2023 Owner's Manual: Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)

When securing a child restraint with the seat belts in a rear seat position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH...